Testing & M&P Engineer

PLD Space; Elche; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An innovative company is seeking a Testing & M&P Engineer to assist in the qualification and acceptance testing of structural components for launch programs. This role involves defining tests, planning campaigns, and managing suppliers while ensuring safety and quality. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, with over two years of relevant experience. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to redefining rocket construction and enjoy a supportive work environment that promotes professional growth and work-life balance.

Servicios

Physiotherapy on-site

50% discount on health insurance

Healthy snacks and fruits

23 days paid vacation

Flexible work schedule

Childcare contributions

Restaurant tickets

Transport contributions

Training support

Formación

• Over 2 years of experience in testing roles, including hardware and lab work.
• Experience with standards like ECSS, ISO, EN, ASTM, MIL.

Responsabilidades

• Define tests and plan test campaigns for structural components.
• Manage test suppliers and execute tests while ensuring safety.

Conocimientos

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Fluency in English

Educación

Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

Catia

NX Unigraphics

Matlab

Python

Descripción del empleo

Testing & M&P Engineer

Parque Industrial de Elche (Poligono Industrial), Spain

Mission

As a Testing & M&P Engineer, your main mission will be to assist in the qualification and acceptance testing of structural components for launch programs.

Responsibilities

1. Define tests considering available inputs, requested outputs, measurements, and boundary conditions.
2. Plan test campaigns.
3. Manage test suppliers: contact, evaluate, select, and establish agreements.
4. Execute tests and follow up on test campaigns.
5. Assess externally executed tests.
6. Assist in post-processing test data in collaboration with the Stress team.
7. Write reports and disseminate test outcomes internally.
8. Assess sensorization requirements and load conditions to meet test objectives safely.
9. Collaborate in designing test benches and tooling.
10. Create or improve work methodologies for current and future projects.
11. Research state-of-the-art testing methodologies and sensors; propose innovative solutions.
12. Occasionally travel to other PLD Space or supplier locations.

Necessary Requirements

• Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• Fluency in English.
• Over 2 years’ experience in similar roles, including hardware and lab work.
• Experience with standards (ECSS, ISO, EN, ASTM, MIL, etc.).
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining safety and quality.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Desired Requirements

• Knowledge of space sector, space vehicles, launchers, metallic pressure vessels, COPV, and payload structures.
• Knowledge of pressure vessel codes (BPVC, EN 13345, PD5500, AD 2000, etc.).
• Skills in electronics, optical instrumentation, and extensometric measurement.
• Experience with vibration and dynamic testing.
• Experience in analysis or design roles.
• Proficiency with Catia or NX Unigraphics.
• Basic finite element analysis knowledge.
• Programming skills (Matlab/Octave, Python).

Experience

• Developing and conducting structural test plans.
• Creating reports analyzing test results.
• Working with test benches.

Benefits

Health & Wellness

• Physiotherapy on-site
• 50% discount on health insurance, with options for family members
• Healthy snacks and fruits

Work-Life Balance

• 23 days paid vacation plus December 24th and 31st
• Flexible work schedule

Professional Growth

• Encouragement of practical learning
• Promotion of internal mobility and teamwork

Financial Future

• Childcare contributions
• Restaurant tickets
• Transport contributions
• Training support

Values

Our five core beliefs guiding PLD Space's future in space launch technology are:

• Teamwork
• Hard work
• Dynamism
• Commitment
• Simplicity

Join us to reinvent how rockets are built!